squit

/ (skwɪt) /

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noun British slang

an insignificant person

nonsense; rubbish

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for squit

C19: dialectal variant of squirt

Words nearby squit

squirt can, squirt gun, squirting cucumber, squish, squishy, squit, squiz, squoosh, squshy, squush, squushy

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How to use squit in a sentence

I'm all ready for another tussle with those—what do you call 'em—squid—squit—good Lord!
The Rise of Roscoe Paine|Joseph C. Lincoln
He says you don't say squit at Eton and you say Metutors not My tutors.
Lost Diaries|Maurice Baring
"Squit yer sojer foolins, Ben, and leave me pass," came from the well known voice of Serlizer.
Two Knapsacks|John Campbell